Matthew CurlewisMatthew Curlewis, Writing Samples 2014. 2. EMIRATES - FIRST CLASS SHOWER SPA Client:...

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VW 21st Century Beetle-HitchhikewithaLike-Facebookapp 10

Sony / Naughty Dog-UnchartedAudition-Facebookapp 11-13

Innospense - Medido Connected-Medicalproductshortfilm 14

Puma I’m Going-Fragrancewebsite&competitioncopy 15-16

Christina Aguilera Perfumes-Fragrancewebsitecopy 17

Better Place-iPadapp 18-19

Heineken - The Bourne Ultimatum-Onlinegame 20

NBTC-DutchMasterscreatemasterpieceevents 21-22

CODE Magazine-Featurearticleoncufflinks 23-24

Brilliance-Threecountryco-productionshortfilm 25-26

Amsterdam Weekly-Newspaperarticle 27

Original work-poem 28

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EMIRATES-FIRSTCLASSSHOWERSPAClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:DevelopedandwroteallcopyfortwoprintadsforEmiratesA380FirstClassShowerSpa,allthewayfromconceptpitchthroughtofinaldelivery.

emirates.com

Prepare to make a statement

Whether you're bound for a stage, a boardroom or a dining room, nothing energises your arrival like a steaming shower. Pamper yourself with Bvlgari skincare and fragrances in our A380 First Class Shower Spa to get you ready for every occasion.

Hello Tomorrow

emirates.com


EMIRATES-BUSINESSCLASSClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:DevelopedandwroteallcopyforthreeprintadsforEmiratesBusinessClass,allthewayfromconceptpitchthroughtofinaldelivery.

Remix business with pleasure

From laid back to more upbeat, you’ll find a range of inspirations in our Business Class. Savour gourmet cuisine, laugh through the latest comedies or socialise in the Onboard Lounge. Get in sync with the business of living.

Hello Tomorrow

emirates.com


EMIRATES-BUSINESSCLASSClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:DevelopedandwroteallcopyforthreeprintadsforEmiratesBusinessClass,allthewayfromconceptpitchthroughtofinaldelivery.

your way to something big

After a perfect night’s rest in lie-flat comfort you’ll find a range of inspirations in our Business Class. Laugh through the latest comedies or savour gourmet cuisine; your biggest concern may only be bedhead. Welcome to the business of living.

Dream

Hello Tomorrow

emirates.com


EMIRATES-FIRSTANDBUSINESSCLASS-WINEClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:DevelopedandwroteallcopyfortwoprintadsforEmiratesFirstandBusinessClassWine,allthewayfromconceptpitchthroughtofinaldelivery.

emirates.com

Introduce flamboyant Europeans to your bold New World friends

Make friends with some exceptional vintages.Like a 2004 Bordeaux from Chateau PhelanSegur, matured for eight years in our cellars andserved on board at the height of its perfection.Savour exclusive wines that take you places.

Hello Tomorrow

emirates.com

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EMIRATES-BUSINESSCLASS-CUISINEClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:DevelopedandwroteallcopyfortwoprintadsforEmiratesBusinessClassCuisine,allthewayfromconceptpitchthroughtofinaldelivery.

Explore new worlds in every biteGo on gourmet adventures with each course from our regionally inspired menus. From Asian delicacies like teriyaki salmon to traditional South American calabaza soup. Savour global flavours that take you places.

emirates.com

Hello Tomorrow


EMIRATES-OUTOFHOMECAMPAIGNSClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:OutofHomeversionsofprintcampaignsforEmiratesInflightEntertainment,FirstandBusinessClasses.

Prepare for yournext big act

emirates.com

Hello Tomorrow

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EMIRATES-VIDEOSCRIPTSClient:StrawberryFrog/Nomads

Project:ScriptswrittenforEmiratesvideos;BusinessClass-BedheadandSaxophoneplayer,andaNetworkpropositioncalled‘GoThere’.

CLICKIMAGESTOPLAYTHEVIDEOS

http://www.amsterdamwriters.com/emiratesvideos/videos2.html




EMIRATES-INTERNALCULTURALMOVEMENTClient:StrawberryFrog

Project:Created‘movieposter’conceptsforsixdifferentprogrammesforEmiratesemployees,includingnameofeachprogramme,postertaglinecopyandalldescriptivecopy.PosterswerepresentedaspartofworkshopsconductedatEmiratesHQinDubai.

ABOUT LAUNCHPAD

The red carpet, five star welcome package.

By joining Emirates, you’re about to embark on the ride of your life. Launchpad is our programme that goes far beyond a simple welcome, to instead provide you with everything you’ll need to help you ‘take off’ into our world. Launchpad includes components like:+ Red Tape Scissors: Practical support with bank accounts, leases, con tracts, visas etc. + Dubai Down-Low: A concierge/buddy who can fast-track you to anything pertinent to your Dubai life. A health club that also gives yoga classes? Got it. An amateur theatre troupe? Got it. Etc.+ Trampoline: everything to help get your kids settled into your new life in and around Dubai.+ Fledgling: An introduction to all things Emirates.+ Village: A Small Town style welcome to our very Big World, with details like: an in-flight, publicly announced welcome during the employee’s moving flight to Dubai, presentation of a handsome journal and/or camera for recording some new impressions, dinner at home with an Arabian family within the first week of arriving, and/or an ‘Arabian Adventure’ into the desert.

Why do we provide such an extraordinary welcome? Simple!We want new recruits to hit the ground running, feeling like you’ve made the right decision. Emirates delivers internally the way we do externally. Joining Emirates should feel like a ‘three months brand experience’ – in this process you’ll experience first hand what the brand feels like, and what you can do to bring this to life for the rest of your career.

Internal CulturalMovement


VW21stCENTURYBEETLE-FacebookappClient:TribalDDB

Project:Editedandcraftedover200short‘characterintroductions’and‘tripoutcomes’forthisgame.Thisscreen:Anexamplecharacterintroduction.


UNCHARTEDAUDITION-THENEXTNATHANDRAKE-SONYCOMPUTERENTERTAINMENT/NAUGHTYDOGClient:Kong

Project:CreatedalldescriptiveandfunctionalcopyforFacebookapp,includingdialoguesforthegamecharactersthemselves.Screen1of3



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Thisscreen:Atvariouspointsduringthegame,thevideogamecharactersbothintroducethegamesections,andthenproviderandomized‘feed-back’ontheuser’ssubmittedperformance.Theactorsmotion/voicecapturedtheselineswhichwerethenanimated.Thisscreenshowstheintroductiontothesection:‘MovelikeNathanDrake’.Nathan’sline:“Asvideogamecharacterswedon’tgettheluxuryofstuntdoubles,soallthatdangerouswork,wedoourselves.Inthisround,wewanttoseehowwellYOUmove.”

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INNOSPENSE-MEDIDOCONNECTEDPRODUCTSHORTFILM-www.creatie.nl/creatie/select/expression/79969.doClient:BrandwalkAmsterdam

Project:Wrotethescreenplayfora3minutefilmexplaininghowamedicalproductworks,duringaday-in-the-lifeofapatient.

http://www.creatie.nl/creatie/select/expression/79969.do

http://www.creatie.nl/creatie/select/expression/79969.do


PUMAFRAGRANCES-PROCTOR&GAMBLEFRAGRANCESClient:Agency.com-TranslatIons:German,Finnish,Czech,Hungarian,Polish,Romanian,Slovenian,RussianandNorwegian

Project:Wroteallwebsitedescriptiveandfunctionalcopyforthefragrance+allcopyfortheassociatedvideocompetition.Screen1of2


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PUMAFRAGRANCES-PROCTOR&GAMBLEFRAGRANCESClient:Agency.com


DESIGNInspired by Christina’s love of vintage glamour, the bot-tle and package design are rendered in a boudoir-chic style, reflecting Christina’s spirit. Sexy but understated. Provocative but pretty.

BOTTLEThe cap is elegant and stylish with a crystal effect.The slender, champagne-hued bottle makes a subtle homage to the desirable curves and form of late Holly-wood screen sirens.To be done, or undone? A provocative, black satin bow.Boudoir-chic personified. Sexy, sensual black lace at once covering, but also revealing.

PACKAGEBlack lace provides a distinctly feminine feel, while also making a sultry invitation to open this package.The creamy silk-coloured box is an elegant eye-catcher.Inspired by Christina’s lips, the accent of a rich red logo completes the alluring effect.

ABOUT THE FRAGRANCEThe fragrance is inspired by Christina’s memories and reflects her playful sexiness. “To me jasmine has always been synonymous with old movie star glamour. It is such a beautiful scent and has a great heritage in traditional perfumery, which I love. The blackcurrant tea note for me captures the vibrancy and happiness of my honeymoon. Its fruity, mouth watering scent reminds me of sitting on our Bali veranda in the heat, looking out over the most gorgeous sunset while sipping a cool, refreshing cocktail”, she explains.

Full of exotic vibrancy and energy, the top note blends head-turning exotic fruit sorbet with sparkling, succulent tangerine and intensely fruity blackcurrant tea.The heart accord is floral, and super-feminine. A bouquet of pretty peony and jasmine is tempered with a deliciously ripe plum note.Sexy and seductive. A whisper of amber, addictively creamy vanilla and sensual musk notes lend the base a provocative personality.

CHRISTINAAGUILERAPERFUMES-PROCTOR&GAMBLEFRAGRANCES-www.christina-aguilera-perfumes.com/#/en/day/Client:Agency.com-Translations:GermanandSlovenian

Project:Wrotealldescriptiveandfunctionalwebsitecopyforthefragrance.


BETTERPLACE-AMSTERDAM-SCHIPHOLTAXIiPADAPPClient:Fitzroy

Project:Craftedcopyforalltext,navigationandCTAsforanin-taxiiPadappexplainingBetterPlaceandtheirnewSchipholtaxiproject.Screen1of2


BETTERPLACE-AMSTERDAM-SCHIPHOLTAXIiPADAPPClient:Fitzroy

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You’re invited to find out if there is a bit of Bourne in you. Test your Secret Agent skills, view movie facts, discover Heineken’s new Draught Keg, and win great prizes. Can you become a Secret Agent? The fact is, no-one can do this alone, not even Jason Bourne. He needs your assistance, and he needs precision and confidence from Agents at the top of their game. Three challenging, tactical, nerve-grinding games have been designed to test you to your utmost. If you think you’re shatterproof Secret Agent material then what are you waiting for? Start first assignment NOW!

DESTINATION: PARTYYou’ve just landed in Madrid. Bourne needs you at a party nearby, but don’t even think of taking a taxi. Make your way - fast - to the train station where you’ll find further party instructions.You must pass by two targets to get to the party. Use your mouse to zoom in or out on the rooftops, then click your way from building to building. The clock is against you, so be quick and accurate!

ASSEMBLE GPS TRANSMITTERIn the security case is a GPS transmitter disguised as a harmless object. Assemble it quickly and precisely. Don’t break anything. It is vital for Bourne to know the party’s exact location. Use your mouse to unroll the blueprint. Study it. Open the suitcase and inspect its contents. Drag and drop pieces in the right sequential order. Remember time is of the essence. You must activate the transmitter’s signal - fast!

MIRROR TACTICSJason arrives at the party - but can’t stay as someone’s on his tail. Block Bourne’s pursuer any way you can to buy him some escape time.Use your arrow keys to mirror Jason’s pursuer, moving right or left to block his path. But careful how fast you move! Points will be deducted for every drop of beer spilled, so use your mouse to compensate for your arm movements.

HEINEKEN-THEBOURNEULTIMATUM-ISTHEREABITOFBOURNEINYOU?Client:Agency.comAmsterdamTranslations:Dutch

Project:Technicianshaddevisedthisgame’sfunctionalities,buthadnothingconnectingthecomponents.Createdoverallstory+sectiondetails.


MEETINGINTERNATIONAL.ORG-BROCHUREPROMOTINGTHENETHERLANDSClient:BiteforNBTC-NetherlandsBoardofTourismandConventions

Project:WroteallcopyforabrochurepromotingtheNetherlandsasaprimedestinationforeventmakersandmanagers.

Easily Accessible

World maps thanks to:Joan Blaeu - 1600s and TomTom - today

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

Looking for a location that’s accessible and central, on a global scale? Then look no further than Holland. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the largest airports in the world, with direct connections to 317 European and international airports in 98 countries. We’re 10 hours non-stop from Bangkok, 7.5 hours from New York and only 1 hour from London. Once on the ground, high speed trains can carry you around the country, or get you here in the first place. The Thalys will bring you from France in 4 hours; only 2 hours from Belgium. And the ICE trains connect Germany and Holland in a mere 3 hours.

Or perhaps you’d prefer to arrive over water? Rotterdam is home to one of the world’s largest seaports, cruise ships frequent Amsterdam’s harbour, and our waterways connect with some of Europe’s most majestic rivers and canals.

From creating the first world map in the 17th Century, to digitising it all on the Dutch invented TomTom, Holland’s always made it easy for people to find their way to us.

Our maps can show you the way

Holland is easy to find and to reach

ACCESSIBILITY

Holland makes the most of its compact sizeWe’ve been detail-oriented for hundreds of years

Compact size

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek - 17th century ‘Father of Microbiology’

Netherlands Board of Tourism & Conventions

In Holland we’ve built proof to support the saying: good things come in small packages. Supported by an impressive infrastructure, nearly 17 million of us get along just fine in a land 300 kilometres long from North to South, and only 200 kilometres wide from West to East. From Amsterdam you can reach every major city, or the tiniest of villages in under three hours by train, bus or car. Or with more time you can also navigate the country by boat, along our beautiful canals.

1. Amsterdam – Rotterdam: 45 minutesNot far from Amsterdam’s Unesco World Heritage listed canal belt, you’ll find the contemporary architecture and design highlights of Rotterdam. Enjoy its fine skyline over one of the world’s largest seaports. And for events focussing on innovation, sustainability or ‘green planning’, this is the city for you.

2. Amsterdam – Utrecht: 30 minutesJust south of Amsterdam lies one of Holland’s oldest treasures; Utrecht, built by rich merchants in the Golden Age. Enjoy a meal by the ‘Old Canal’ that meanders through the city centre, or admire mansions along the River Vecht, just outside town. This is a place for exquisite meetings.

3. Amsterdam – Groningen: 120 minutesThis charming university town in the North of the country lies in the heart of a rural area where you can enjoy the ‘typical Dutch landscape’: vast meadows, cows, old farms and traditional village life.

COMPACT


MEETINGINTERNATIONAL.ORG-ARTICLEPROMOTINGTHENETHERLANDSClient:BiteforNBTC-NetherlandsBoardofTourismandConventions

Project:Inadditiontothebrochureprojectontheprecedingpage,craftedanarticleforanindustrymagazineaimedateventmakersandmanagers.

Holland enjoys creating impressive venues

From Palace on the Dam 1670 to Eye Film Institute - today

It’s quite likely you’ve encountered some Dutch Masterpieces – paintings by the likes of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and Vermeer, and maps by cartographers like Joan Blaeu – but did you know the Dutch are also Masters of event planning? Mr. Holland delves into history to help explain the present day.

Discover how Dutch Masters can transform your events into Masterpieces

For a small northern European country roughly the size of the American state of Delaware, The Netherlands has an impressive history of global

achievement and in uence. But for all of that, the Dutch are a very forward-looking people who proudly live side by side with their history. When considering what country to stage an event in, some key factors make Holland one of the top destinations available today.

ACCESSIBILITYOur cartographers rst put the world on the map in the 17th Century, and are still doing it today; TomTom digital maps are created by Dutch innovators. We’re easy to nd and easy to reach via Schiphol International Airport, high-speed rail connections from European neighbours, or even by ocean or river-going passenger liners.

CULTUREOur culture is rich and diverse, and it certainly isn’t only about our ‘Old’ painting masters. Today Tiësto and Armin van Buuren are two of the biggest names on the global music scene, while André Rieu tops another segment of the music sector. Dutch Design and fashion are respected the world over, and with our residents coming from over 190 different countries, you’ll be sure to nd world-class cuisine in our villages as well as our cities.

VENUESWhile learning to hold back the North Sea and water in general, we’ve learned a thing or two about building. From Amsterdam’s Royal Palace on Dam Square, built on roughly 14,000 wooden stilts in a swamp in the 17th Century, to the gleaming white Eye Film Institute, the new jewel of Amsterdam’s harbour, we’ve got used to creating venues that attract global attention. And these days that includes our hotels, convention centers and meeting spaces, built to cater to every need.

COMPACTAnd we use our small size to our best advantage. We’re easy to get around via highways, rail lines and canals, since Holland is only 300 km high and 200 km wide. This means from Amsterdam you can reach Utrecht in 30 minutes, Rotterdam in 45 and Groningen all the way in the north, still in less than two hours.

And since we’ll be at the Holland Meeting Point (Stand H10) at the EIBTM, you’re invited to come and nd out much more, in person, from our friendly Dutch Masters of event planning who will be on hand to meet you. There’ll be representatives available from Regional Convention Bureaus, Destination Management Companies, Convention Centres, Hotel Chains, Individual Hotels, Special Venues and Travel Solutions. We look forward to meeting you there.

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By Mr. Holland


CODEMAGAZINE-ARTICLEONCUFFLINKSClient:Code

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Smal l and insigni f icant? To the untra ined eye, perhaps – but watch out for f lashes of rubies and d iamonds.

PHOTOGRAPHY BART OOMES @ WITMAN KLEIPOOL

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WORDS MATTHEW CURLEWIS

AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS52° 22’ 23” N, 4° 53’ 32” E

LITTLE GEMSBIG STORIES

HANDMADE BOOKAZINE 2013/2014REPORT

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HANDMADE BOOKAZINE 2013/2014REPORT

ften misunderstood as being fussy or unnecessarily formal, cufflinks

are, in fact, neither. Instead, they can be one of few options for men to express themselves through jewelry. Collectors of unique vintage pieces (like the ones pictured on the following pages) are willing to part with tens of thousands for them. But even a humble silk knot can do a lot. A story about two-faced jewelry.

Part of the enduring appeal of cufflinks, to designers, is the spe-cific challenges they pose. Size constraints dominate their design. The stage for a cufflink to perform on is always small – a mere cuff, often partially obscured by a jacket sleeve. The links them-selves must lie smartly on the sleeve. And whether there are four identical faces or different ones, or two faces with unadorned backs, the images must relate to each other aesthetically.

For their wearers, the appeal lies elsewhere: ‘The best part for me is that cufflinks are jewelry,’ says Mart van Drunen. The appraisal expert, jeweler and owner of Amsterdam's Statement Jewels, which carries a very diverse collection of cufflinks, is fascinated by them. ‘As a man today, it is rarely acceptable to wear jewels. The standard items are a nice watch and a wedding band, and that’s about it, except for cufflinks. For a man to wear a jeweled brooch, earring, bracelet, ring or necklace – it’s just not done in regular social and work settings.’

Daniel Girod, independent jewelry expert, agrees: ‘Cufflinks are the only piece of jewelry we can wear without being seen to be “overdressing.”’ ‘The range of men’s style options in today’s corporate world is quite limited,’ adds Adam Patrick, manager at New York’s renowned A La Vieille Russie, a Fifth-Avenue fine arts and antiques dealer specializing in Russian treasures and antique jewelry. ‘Cufflinks allow you to express yourself.’

As a result, the design possibilities for the lone pieces of je-welry are exploited to the fullest. ‘We recently sold two pairs that were perfect miniatures of the Chrysler and Empire State buildings,’ says Patrick. ‘They were created when those buildings were completed. These are both history capsules and wearable, very small artworks – when you whip something like that out of your sleeve it’s a great conversation starter.’ Girod agrees: ‘I used to have a pair that contained antique, miniature paintings – people found that quite fascinating.’

The little conversation starters have come a long way indeed. It was only after the late Middle Ages that men’s shirts evolved from their existence as undergarments. The visible areas – neck, sleeves and front – began to get decorated with frills and embroideries, with fabrics and styles functioning as mar-kers: the more lavish they were, the greater the wearer’s wealth and status. ▶

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“ Basically, the women got all the jewels – and men got left with cufflinks”

18K YELLOW GOLD WITH LAPIS LAZULI, CARTIER PARIS, 1930S


‘BRILLIANCE’-13minliveactiondramashortfilm-www.brilliance-shortfilm.comRole:Writer/Producer

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Synopsis:On a sparkling summer morning, reclusive master jeweller WILLIAM rushes to finish a piece for a demanding client, while in the square outside two well-dressed men, JOSH and BART, pull up in their Smart car to an odd welcome. Coloured lingerie drifts down from the sky. With quiet fury, go-getter lawyer JANET tosses these pieces out to divest herself of last night’s pain – dinner wreckage, a spectacular jewelled ring, and her lover’s belongings. Adding to Janet’s torment, her eccentric, older upstairs neighbour FELICE stirs up trouble while heading downstairs with a handbag full of cash.

This all amuses Bart, who watches Felice and Janet’s antics through a gun sight while his partner-in-crime Josh psyches himself up to ‘work’. But when Felice enters William’s workshop, Josh’s plan to get William alone is shattered. He and Bart are forced to sit tight. Felice finally emerges with William, and together they head for sunlight to enjoy her new piece – an extraordinary, rose-shaped brooch made of gold and cognac diamonds. But Josh’s hopes for an easy heist are dashed even fur-ther when Felice and William run into MARLENE, who has come back desperate to apologise to Janet.

For her part, Janet tries to get on with her day, but can’t resist playing with light sparkles from the William-designed ring she bought for Marlene. When Janet puts Marlene’s ring on her own finger, she decides to take Marlene’s belongings all the way downstairs. But as Janet walks out with the bags and runs straight into Marlene, she inadvertently sets off a chain of events. Before any of them can see it coming, their individual actions collide with so much force as to alter all their lives. And Josh and Bart discover their bullets are powerless when confronted with sunshine, jewels, and love.

CAST: Richard Cordery, Kate Fahy, Patrick O’Kane, Lyne Renee, Malwina Buss, Michal Wojciula. DIRECTOR: Miles Roston EDITOR: Peter Alderliesten

http://www.brilliance-shortfilm.com


INT. JANET’S LIVING/DINING ROOM - DAY7 7

JANET gathers ARMFULS of MESS but drops bits as she goes. She trips, stubs her toe, curses at her own clumsiness.

A GARBAGE BAG full, she dumps it inside her front door. Then takes a breath & puts it in the hall. Shuts the door.

She finds MARLENE’S DUFFEL BAG. Tosses ANYTHING MESSY in this bag too. A tea-kettle’s WHISTLE from upstairs. She finds a broom, hammers on a well-worn ceiling-spot.

INT. FELICE’S KITCHEN / DINING - DAY8 8

Cash-counting almost done, FELICE jerks at pounding under her feet. The kettle! She turns it off; the pounding stops.

She goes back to counting and humming. The numbers refuse to add up. She looks to the PHOTO for guidance. And gets some.

She grabs a large handbag and scoops all the money (and unintentionally the OFFICIAL NOTICES) into it.

INT./EXT. SMART CAR IN SQUARE/JANET’S WINDOW - DAY9 9

BART looks through the sight at cafés, and grunts approval at various women. Then sees JOSH’s wife’s photo on his iPhone.

BARTSo what you want the bling for? A bit of vajazzle for the missus?

JOSH stops loading BULLETS into a magazine.

JOSHMax’s guys are waiting in Amsterdam.

BARTYeah I know but--

In his X-hairs, BART discovers JANET, moving a chair.

BART (cont’d)Hello Va-JAmsterdam!

JANET steps onto a chair to remove a colourful artwork. Her robe falls open, exposing her legs. BART pumps his fist.

BART (cont’d)YES! (hurts his hand on the low roof) Fuck!

JOSH seethes at BART’s antics, doing last checks on the contents of his gym bag: duct tape, rope, handcuffs etc.

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BART sees JANET tighten her robe. Some FLASHES OF LIGHT from her DIAMOND ANKLE BRACELET surprise BART.

BART (cont’d)Whoah! You’d think a V should mark the spot instead of an X--

JOSH BIFFS BART square on the head, snatching the sight.

BART (cont’d)Ow! What the hell, man?!

JOSHDon’t you EVER use my missus and vajazzle in the same paragraph!

JOSH squints, focusing the Xhairs on the DOORWAY.

JOSH (cont’d)I know what I’m doing!

BART rubs his knuckles, checks the time: 08.52, mutters:

BARTMy commander said that too. Then blamed me for his fuck-ups. And it wasn’t a paragraph anyway. Was barely a sentence.

JOSHHe’ll arrive at 9, as always.

INT. JANET’S LANDING/STAIRWELL - DAY10 10

Coming down, FELICE scowls at JANET’S still-open garbage bag, but looks through. Most things she dismisses, until she smiles at an AQUAMARINE SILK SCARF. She puts it on--

JANET opens her door, with the stuffed duffel bag and a framed photo: her hugging MARLENE (30s). FELICE reacts as if JANET’S invaded her dressing-room.

JANETFelice! What the hell?!

Indignant, FELICE adjusts the SCARF on herself.

FELICEI’m heading to a VERY special appointment!

JANETAren’t we all!

JANET bangs down the bag, slams the door as she goes back in.

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‘BRILLIANCE’-13minshortfilm(excerpt)Producers:CurlewisCreative-Netherlands,FilmPolska-Poland,SpierFilms-UK

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JOURNALISM-AMSTERDAMWEEKLY

Oneofanumberofessay-stylearticleswrittenforAmsterdamWeeklynewspaper


VILLANELLE ONE

I want to climb inside a snowflakeperched on the wing-tips of an eagleand then glide above the lake.

Where the breath of gods makes thin air shakein the clouds above OlympusI want to climb inside a snowflake.

And there I would love your hand to takeAt Anticipation’s Peakand then glide above the lake.

Outside of time, outside of spaceRiding in the sky so free –I want to climb inside a snowflake.

Come with me now make no mistakeour chariot waits to take the breezeand then glide above the lake.

And we’ll read a poem by William BlakeFlying fast beneath the stars –I want to climb inside a snowflakeand then glide above the lake.

ORIGINALWORK:POEM

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